Liverpool Face Fierce Battle for Top Transfer Target as Selling Club Digs In
Liverpool’s pursuit of their next marquee signing has taken a fiery twist after a senior figure at the selling club delivered a blunt and uncompromising message.
“I can confirm it — Liverpool wants him,” the source told reporters. “Contact has been made, and yes, he’s open to joining them this season. But let me be clear — they won’t get him easily. Liverpool will have to pay big if they want him. I don’t care if he hands in a transfer request — I’m ready to kill the deal and let him rot if I have to. He’s worth far more than Ekitike, and I’m not letting him go for anything less than his true value.”
The statement underscores the scale of the challenge facing Liverpool. While the player is reportedly keen on the move, negotiations are set to be complex and costly. The selling club has made it clear they will not be pressured into accepting a cut-price deal — even if it risks keeping an unsettled star.
For Liverpool, the situation adds another layer of tension to an already eventful summer window. Having invested heavily in the likes of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, the Reds are pushing to strengthen further ahead of their Premier League title defence. But with the transfer deadline approaching, they may have to decide whether to meet the high demands or walk away entirely.
